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Buddy

The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Mayor

Documentary
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2005-08-11
1h 30m
English
Released
Big Orange Films

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The story of the often contradictory and always audacious public figure, Vincent A. "Buddy" Cianci, the former Mayor of Providence, RI. The film tracks Cianci's entanglements with city council opposition, union skirmishes, personal scandals, and criminal indictments. The result is a fascinating study of American local politics and a surprising tale of a man who, in the words of one commentator, "has a city as his mistress."

#corruption#mayor#scandal#election#charismatic leader

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About Buddy

The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Mayor

The story of the often contradictory and always audacious public figure, Vincent A. "Buddy" Cianci, the former Mayor of Providence, RI. The film tracks Cianci's entanglements with city council opposition, union skirmishes, personal scandals, and criminal indictments. The result is a fascinating study of American local politics and a surprising tale of a man who, in the words of one commentator, "has a city as his mistress." Running 90 minutes.

Buddy Cast and Characters

The cast features Buddy Cianci (as Self), James Woods (as Narrator), Rudy Cheeks (as Self), Bob Dole (as Self), and Gerald Ford (as Self). Their performances are a major reason Buddy has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason Buddy keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Buddy?

Buddy runs for 90 minutes (about 1.5 hours).

Is Buddy good? What's the rating?

Buddy holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Buddy?

The main cast includes Buddy Cianci, James Woods, Rudy Cheeks, and Bob Dole, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Buddy available in English?

Yes — Buddy was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Buddy released?

Buddy was released in 2005.

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What is Buddy about?

Buddy is a Documentary English-language film. The story of the often contradictory and always audacious public figure, Vincent A. "Buddy" Cianci, the former Mayor of Providence, RI. The film tracks Cianci's entanglements with city council opposition, union skirmishes, personal scandals, and criminal indictments. The result is a fascinating study of American local politics and a surprising tale of a man who, in the words of one commentator, "has a city as his mistress."

When was Buddy released?

Buddy was released on August 11, 2005. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. The film was produced by Big Orange Films.

Who stars in Buddy?

Buddy stars Buddy Cianci, James Woods, Rudy Cheeks and Bob Dole. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Buddy available in HD?

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